UFC, Vera and Bautista

Marlon Vera meets rising bantamweight Mario Bautista at UFC Des Moines
Vera (23-10-1 MMA, 15-9 UFC) meets Mario Bautista (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a UFC Fight Night event on May 3 in Des Moines, Iowa ( ESPN+ ). X user TuckTalksMMA first reported the news, which Bautista subsequently confirmed on his Instagram stories. Vera confirmed he’s fighting May 3.
Chito Vera vs. Mario Bautista set for UFC Des Moines
Marlon “Chito” Vera looks to get back on track a little over a year after fighting for the UFC bantamweight title. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Vera is set to face surging contender Mario Bautista at UFC Des Moines.
Vera to face Bautista at UFC Des Moines
A bantamweight bout between former title challenger Marlon "Chito" Vera and Mario Bautista will take place at UFC Fight Night on May 3 in Des Moines, Iowa.Bautista posted about the matchup on his Instagram Stories on Thursday,
Surging bantamweight contender & ex-title challenger booked for UFC Des Moines
On May 3 at the Wells Fargo Arena, the UFC will hold their first event in Des Moines, Iowa since UFC 26 in the year 2000. Headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, Marlon Vera, a former title challenger who's fought the both of them, makes his return in the co-main event.
UFC Des Moines adding Marlon “Chito” Vera – Mario Bautista (Report)
O’Malley completely dominated the fight over the course of five rounds. Vera returned at UFC Abu Dhabi in August where he lost a close decision to former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Figueiredo is headlining the Des Moines card against Cory Sandhagen and now Vera will get an opportunity to bounce back on the same card.
Marlon Vera-Mario Bautista Matchup Set for May UFC Des Moines Event
Iowan UFC fans will be treated to some great bantamweight action this May. The news first coming from social media user TuckTalksMMA on Friday, Marlon Vera (23-10-1) and Mario Bautista (15-2) will throw down in Des Moines on May 3.
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Marlon Vera Set To Face Opponent On Seven-Fight Win Streak At UFC Fight Night On May 3
Marlon Vera reportedly set to return against Mario Bautista at a UFC Fight Night event Des Moines in Iowa on May 3.
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